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201254 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Real CSI

201254 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The film examines the weaknesses of forensic science in the American justice system, revealing significant flaws in its reliability and application.

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Andrés Cediel,

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The film examines the weaknesses of forensic science in the American justice system, revealing significant flaws in its reliability and application.

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Andrés Cedieldirector

Lowell Bergmandirector

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An examination of the weaknesses of forensic science in the American justice system.

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